Dwarf Hygrophila Corymbosa 'Siamensis' is a robust, easy stem plant — a great first stem plant for beginners. Under high light the leaves take on a beautiful red-and-orange tint while the plant stays compact; without enough light it will stretch and lose that compact form.
| Skill Level |
Easy |
| CO2 |
Not Required |
| Requires Aqua Soil |
Not required, but recommended |
| Type |
Stem |
| Max Height |
6-12" |
| Placement |
Midground to background |
| Light Level |
Moderate to High (approx. 50-100 PAR) |
| Origin |
Southeast Asia |
| Other |
Fast grower — expect to trim frequently under high light with CO2 and fertilization. |
Care & Planting: Remove from the lead bunch and rinse away the cotton before planting into quality substrate. Propagate by cutting along the stem and replanting the cuttings.
A note on appearance: Many stem plants, including this one, are harvested in their above-water (emersed) form, and the photo may not reflect how it looks once fully adjusted to life underwater. Leaf shape and coloration commonly shift as the plant transitions to submersed growth — don't be surprised if new growth looks different from what arrived in your order. Give it a few weeks to acclimate before judging its final look.
